verb
mind
To direct careful attention to someone's needs or actions.
She minds the children while their parents work in the garden.
Etymology
The noun originally concerned memory and thought. As a verb, mind developed the idea of keeping someone or something in one's attention, including attentive care.
More examples
- Please mind your little brother while I answer the door.
- He minds his mother's instructions when crossing the street.
- Mind your manners when you speak to the guests.
Forms
mind · minds · minded · minding
mindful adjective — Carefully attentive to someone or something.